Decree-law 554 created the Salvadorian Vocational
Training Institute (INSAFORP) in June 2nd of 1993, a public
law institution with economic and administrative autonomy
as well as legal status. The institute is responsible for
the direction and coordination of the system of vocational
training of human resources in the country.
Its mission is to promote the economic
and social development through the improvement of knowledge,
skills, behaviours and attitudes to maintain a competitive
advantage in the global markets. Another objective is to satisfy
the needs of qualified and certified human resources to improve
the productivity of the organizations and the quality of the
products. It also seeks to improve life standard of workers
and their families.